[C320-list] dinghies that work with davits

[Pat Tyler]

Scott,
I have a 10'+ on mine and it's not a problem.  Just remember it's back there
when docking.  Even with the motor on it's never gotten in the way.
Pat
Jannie T
#834

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Thompson" <sthompson at toad.net>
To: "C320-List" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: 06/19/2006 10:54 AM
Subject: [C320-list] dinghies that work with davits


> We like to go on significant cruises down the Chesapeake and I'm getting
> tired of towing a dinghy everywhere, and so am thinking about davits.
> I'm also contemplating purchase of a new inflatable, which likely will
> come first.  So what's the maximum practical length / width for an
> inflatable mounted on davits?  Is one of the 10'2" models too big?  I'm
> seeing some of those attractively priced, but don't want to foreclose my
>   options docking or getting in and out of slips.  Will the windage be
> excessive with such a boat?  I've never owned an inflatable before, but
> the new dog on board suggests upgrading to a better dinghy would pay off.
>
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